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Cynanchum arizonicum
Cynanchum arizonicum (A. Gray) Shinners
Arizona Swallow-wort, Arizona Swallowwort
Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed family)
Synonym(s): Metastelma arizonicum
USDA Symbol: CYAR12
USDA Native Status: L48 (N)
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Plant Characteristics
Duration: PerennialHabit: Herb , Vine
Fruit Type: Follicle
Size Notes: Stems twining, up to about 8 feet long.
Bloom Information
Bloom Color: White , YellowBloom Time: May , Jun , Jul , Aug , Sep , Oct
Bloom Notes: White to yellowish.
Distribution
USA: AZ , NMNative Habitat: Rocky slopes and canyons of desert mountains.
Web Reference
Webref 23 - Southwest Environmental Information Network (2009) SEINet - Arizona ChapterAdditional resources
USDA: Find Cynanchum arizonicum in USDA PlantsFNA: Find Cynanchum arizonicum in the Flora of North America (if available)
Google: Search Google for Cynanchum arizonicum
Metadata
Record Modified: 2021-05-17Research By: CBR